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hypnotism

n.

1. the act of inducing hypnosis.

2. the practice of hypnosis. [usually credited to James Braid, shortened from his word, neurohypnotism]

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midbrain

midbrain

n. a relatively small region of the upper brainstem that connects the forebrain and hindbrain. It contains the tectum (and associated inferior and superior colliculi), tegmentum, and substantia nigra. Also called mesencephalon.